Houston Astros' George Springer slides safely into home in the seventh inning against Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz's during a spring exhibition baseball game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Houston. Houston won 6-1. (AP Photo/Bob Levey) less

Houston Astros' George Springer slides safely into home in the seventh inning against Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz's during a spring exhibition baseball game on Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Houston. Houston won ... more

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. ... more

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George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. ... more

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Houston Astros George Springer (79) reacts as he strikes out in the third inning during a spring training game between Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Lakeland. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros George Springer (79) reacts as he strikes out in the third inning during a spring training game between Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Lakeland. ( Karen Warren ... more

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George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros rounds third base during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Osceola County Stadium on March 1, 2013 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) less

George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros rounds third base during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Osceola County Stadium on March 1, 2013 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Scott ... more

George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros runs the bases during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 4, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 8-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros runs the bases during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 4, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the ... more

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George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros looks on during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 4, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 8-5. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #75 of the Houston Astros looks on during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 4, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 8-5. ... more

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U.S. Team Futures All-Stars George Springer #4 and Delino DeShields #11, U.S. Team Futures All-Star coach Keith Bodie #11, World Team Futures All-Star Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros pose in center field prior to the 2013 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Citi Field Sunday, July 14, 2013, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

U.S. Team Futures All-Stars George Springer #4 and Delino DeShields #11, U.S. Team Futures All-Star coach Keith Bodie #11, World Team Futures All-Star Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros pose in center field ... more

George Springer #4 of the United States bats during the game on July 14, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The United States defeated the World Team 4-2. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) less

George Springer #4 of the United States bats during the game on July 14, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The United States defeated the World Team 4-2. ... more

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George Springer #4 of the United States bats during the game on July 14, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The United States defeated the World Team 4-2. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) less

George Springer #4 of the United States bats during the game on July 14, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The United States defeated the World Team 4-2. ... more

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George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. ... more

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George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros bats during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Astros 5-1. ... more

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George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammate Carlos Correa #84 after hitting a walk-off single to end the game against the Washington Nationals at Osceola County Stadium on March 12, 2014 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by teammate Carlos Correa #84 after hitting a walk-off single to end the game against the Washington Nationals at Osceola County Stadium on March 12, ... more

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros catches a ball during the spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Osceola County Stadium on March 12, 2014 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) less

George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros catches a ball during the spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Osceola County Stadium on March 12, 2014 in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Rob ... more

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Outfielder George Springer tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training at the Houston Astros spring training facility at the Osceola County Complex,Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Outfielder George Springer tries on his batting helmet in the clubhouse as pitchers and catchers report to spring training at the Houston Astros spring training facility at the Osceola County Complex,Saturday, ... more

Houston Astros George Springer (79) in the dugout before a spring training game between Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Lakeland. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Astros George Springer (79) in the dugout before a spring training game between Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Lakeland. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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NFL coach Bill Parcells chats with Houston Astros George Springer (79) and manager Bo Porter (16) during batting practice before a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the Marlins, Monday, March 3, 2014, in Jupiter. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

NFL coach Bill Parcells chats with Houston Astros George Springer (79) and manager Bo Porter (16) during batting practice before a spring training game between the Houston Astros and the Marlins, Monday, March ... more

Houston Astros George Springer (79) crashes into the wall catching a fly ball hit by Rangers Jim Adduci during the eighth inning spring training game MLB baseball game at the Alamodome, Friday, March 28, 2014, in San Antonio. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros George Springer (79) crashes into the wall catching a fly ball hit by Rangers Jim Adduci during the eighth inning spring training game MLB baseball game at the Alamodome, Friday, March 28, 2014, ... more

Houston Astros George Springer (79) chats with Jonathan Meyer (81) in the dugout during the fourth inning of a spring training game baseball game at The Alamodome, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in San Antonio. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros George Springer (79) chats with Jonathan Meyer (81) in the dugout during the fourth inning of a spring training game baseball game at The Alamodome, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in San Antonio. ( ... more

Houston Astros George Springer celebrates in dugout after scoring against the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz during the seventh inning of an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros George Springer celebrates in dugout after scoring against the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz during the seventh inning of an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Sunday, March 30, 2014, in ... more

Houston Astros George Springer celebrates in dugout after scoring against the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz during the seventh inning of an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Houston. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros George Springer celebrates in dugout after scoring against the Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz during the seventh inning of an exhibition game at Minute Maid Park Sunday, March 30, 2014, in ... more

: George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros poses for a portrait during photo day on February 21, 2014 at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

: George Springer #79 of the Houston Astros poses for a portrait during photo day on February 21, 2014 at Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Houston Astros' George Springer, left, scores on a double by J.D. Martinez as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly, right, waits for the throw during the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Monday, March 3, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) less

Houston Astros' George Springer, left, scores on a double by J.D. Martinez as Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly, right, waits for the throw during the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball ... more

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer can't catch a hit by Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond in the first inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer can't catch a hit by Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond in the first inning of a spring exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex ... more

Manager Brad Mills (L) of the Houston Astros shakes hands with newly signed first round pick outfielder George Springer who was introduced as press conference earlier at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

Manager Brad Mills (L) of the Houston Astros shakes hands with newly signed first round pick outfielder George Springer who was introduced as press conference earlier at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in ... more

Houston Astros first round draft pick George Springer takes batting practice at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Springer was introduced earlier to the media at a press conference. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

Houston Astros first round draft pick George Springer takes batting practice at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Springer was introduced earlier to the media at a press conference. (Photo ... more

Outfielder George Springer is introduced as the Houston Astros' first round pick during a press conference at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Outfielder George Springer is introduced as the Houston Astros' first round pick during a press conference at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON - AUGUST 19: The Houston Astros announce that they have signed their first round pick, outfielder George Springer out of Connecticut at a press conference at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Spirnger is shown with Astros Assistant General Manager/DIrector of Scouting Bobby Heck (L) and Astros Amateur Scout John Kosciak. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less

HOUSTON - AUGUST 19: The Houston Astros announce that they have signed their first round pick, outfielder George Springer out of Connecticut at a press conference at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2011 in ... more

Connecticut's George Springer, Back, and Nick Walsh celebrate their 14-1 win over Clemson at an NCAA college baseball regional tournament game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium Monday, June 6, 2011, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/ Richard Shiro) less

Connecticut's George Springer, Back, and Nick Walsh celebrate their 14-1 win over Clemson at an NCAA college baseball regional tournament game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium Monday, June 6, 2011, in Clemson, S.C. ... more

In this May 7, 2011 photo, Connecticut's George Springer dives back to first against South Florida during an NCAA college baseball game at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Conn. The Huskies have won 26 of their last 30 games, are 18-3 in the Big East and need just two more wins in their finals six conference games to clinch their first Big East regular season title. (AP Photo/Norwich Bulletin, Tali Greener) ** MANDATORY CREDIT ** less

In this May 7, 2011 photo, Connecticut's George Springer dives back to first against South Florida during an NCAA college baseball game at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Conn. The Huskies have won 26 of their last 30 ... more